Guest Speakers: Gareth Young and Carl McColman What is mysticism? Do all religions have the same “mystic heart”? What difference does mysticism make in the lives of ordinary people? These are just a few of the topics we’ll explore at this Interfaith Afternoon Conversation, featuring Gareth Young and Carl McColman. Gareth and Carl have been...
Facilitated by Carl McColman An Interspiritual Exploration Bede Griffiths went to India. Thomas Merton befriended the Dalai Lama. Jesuit priests like Robert Kennedy, Ruben Habito and Thomas Hand have all incorporated Zen meditation into their Christian practice. Again and again, Christian spiritual seekers and leaders have found inspiration and insight from a variety of...
Facilitated by the pastoral staff of Ignatius House and St. Thomas More Join us online for this six-week series, Ignatian Foundations - a Six-Week Introduction to the Ignatian Worldview on Thursday evenings from October 12 through November 16, 2023, from 7.30pm - 9pm: Thursday, October 12, 2023 Thursday, October 19, 2023 Thursday, October 26, 2023 Thursday, November...
Facilitated by Andy Otto, MA Friendship with God - An Exploration of Ignatian Prayer Dive into the three primary forms of Ignatian prayer: meditation, contemplation, and the Examen. Each week you will take a deep dive into the roots of these prayer methods, hear Ignatius’ guidance from the Spiritual Exercises, and have a guided...
With Guest Speakers: Maria Cressler, Tracie Bernstein and Zehra Ozturk Holidays in an Interfaith Setting December is a joyful time for many Americans—and not just those celebrating Christmas as a religious holiday or cultural event. Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah, Buddhists celebrate Bodhi Day, many African Americans celebrate Kwanzaa, and cultures across the world...
With Kathy Hoffman, MA Children of Abraham: An Introduction to the Faith and Practices of Judaism, Christianity and Islam For some, religion is a private affair: “I know what I believe, and that’s all that matters.” Yet in today’s world, knowing something about what other religions believe and practice can be essential to...
Facilitated by Mark Dannenfelser, MA, LPC This online 8-week course runs from February 6 - March 26, 2024. Beginners and experienced practitioners are welcome. The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) training program* systematically teaches the practice of mindfulness and its application to stress reduction, self-reflection and the mobilization of inner resources to support health, healing,...
Directed by Kimi Nettuno, MTS, RYT The weeks of the Lenten season align beautifully with the Third Week of St. Ignatius's Spiritual Exercises, journeying with Jesus through His Passion. This season allows us to reflect upon our passions - the deep sufferings and the "little deaths" we encounter daily. The grace we seek is...
Facilitated by the pastoral staff of Ignatius House and St. Thomas More Join us online for this six-week series, Ignatian Foundations - a Six-Week Introduction to the Ignatian Worldview on Wednesday evenings from March 27 through May 1, 2024, from 7.30pm - 9pm: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Wednesday, April 10, 2024 Wednesday, April...
Facilitated by Mark Dannenfelser, MA, LPC This online 8-week course runs from September 10 - October 29, 2024. Beginners and experienced practitioners are welcome. The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) training program* systematically teaches the practice of mindfulness and its application to stress reduction, self-reflection and the mobilization of inner resources to support health, healing,...
